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What are some complications that could arise after a Radiesse procedure? Are there specific areas where it shouldn't be used?
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skimomma
in Dillon, CO
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Radiesse Side Effects
Persistent lumps have been reported, as have redness and swelling, and, more rarely, an infection could occur in the area. The lumps can happen if Radiesse® is injected into an area where it’s not indicated; “indicated”
means an area in which the filler manufacturer has specifically stated it should be injected. At my NJ facial plastic surgery practice, I inject Radiesse® only in deeper tissues such as around the chin, around the jowls,
and in the nasolabial folds, but...
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Radiesse hurts, but no pain, no gain.
Radiesse is a synthetic calcium hydroxyapatite filler. Calcium hydroxyapatite is the stuff that makes up your bone. The Radiesse people have made a synthetic version of this compound that is injected as a gel. The gel is great as a filler for deeper folds and wrinkles. It is great for the nasolabial folds, grooves under your eyes and any larger volume loss on your face. It lasts for about one year, although Bioform would like you to believe it lasts longer than that. One of the wonderful...
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Radiesse or Radiance, stay away! Go With Juvederm for wrinkle removal
Radiesse, first called Radiance, received FDA clearance for the soft tissue of the vocal cords and for urinary incontinence originally. It is derived from calcium hydroxyl appetite, a component of bone. Many patients have reported lumps, bumps, migration and deformities with this product. The result is not permanent, but generally very long lasting.
This product seems to have fallen out of favor but was very popular with the media for a period of time. I am proud to say I have never...
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Radiesse complications
Radiesse should be avoided in the lips. They can form lumps and are difficult to treat. Most complications of Radiesse are due to lumps or irregularities from over injection. Some people can get granulomas or even infections. But this can happen with other fillers. Local bruising and swelling can occur too.
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Swelling and bruising and improper placement.
Skimomma,
This is a good question. Many patient have products injected into them, but have no idea what they are getting into. There are many great products, including Radiesse. However, it is great that you are seeking out this information so that you will be an informed patient.
All fillers are injected through the skin with hypodermic needles. So, there is risk of bruising from puncturing microscopic capillary arteries in the dermis. Some products are anticoagulant in nature (such...
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Risks of Radiesse
Radiesse has a relatively good safety profile.The consistency is firmer than the hyaluronics and that gives rise to some of the advantages and disadvantages.Because the product is firm, placement in the lips can result in palpable and visible nodules. It can be associated with granuloma formation creating secondary nodules.However, its firmness is an advantage in non-surgical cheek or jaw enhancements as well as any other procedure that requires firmness or structural support.Other...
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Radiesse Side Effects
We love Radiesse for volumizing cheeks and nasolabial folds. It is a wonderful product and produces great results. It is a synthetic substance made of calcium hydroxyapatite (which is found in bone) and a gel vehicle that is used to fill in deep furrows and to plump the cheeks (giving you a new refreshed look). When the substance is injected it expands and over time your skin naturally builds up collagen. Any injections can be uncomfortable but they are definitely tolerable. With any...
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Where Should Radiesse NOT be Used?
Hi skimomma. We have found Radiesse easy to use and have had no serious complications with it. One of the reasons for this is that we stay away from two areas that are problematic for Radiesse. Because of the consistency of the product (it is a thicker gel than Radiesse of Restylane), we do not use the product under the eyes or in the lips.
The most likely side effect are swelling, bruising or redness. Swelling is most common for our practice. In...
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Radiesse is a stimulatory facial filler for nasolabial folds
Radiesse is a stimulatory filler that acts, in part, to stimulate your body to make collagen. All facial fillers, regardless of type, have risks including bruising, bleeding, needle puncture irritation, and host response. Radiesse has a high safety profile and can be used on the nasolabial folds with high efficacy. It should not be used on the lips.
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Stay Away From Radiesse in the Lips!
Hi Ski Momma,
Radiesse should not be used in the lips as it can form lumps, bumps, and possible granulomas. It also should not be used in the lower eye lid hollows.
It is excellent filler for the rest of the face. There is an increased incidence of bruising and swelling following treatments (avoid blood thinners for 10 days before your treatment), otherwise the complications are similar to the other fillers.
Take a ski run for me when you get the chance! Be well.
Dr. P
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Complications and safety profile of Radiesse
Radiesse is a filler made up of a water based gel and material found naturally occurring in your bones, called calcium hydroxyapatite. This filler is different than hyaluronic acid fillers because of the thickness of the material but it is just as safe given that is naturally occurring in our bodies. The only downside is that there is nothing to reverse the changes after the material has been injected as opposed to hyaluronic acid fillers that have hyaluronidase (enzyme) that can be used to...
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Radiesse Treatment for Facial Volumization
Thank you for your question. Radiesse is a little different than other facial fillers. It is Calcium hydroxyapatite (a normal component in bones and tendons). It is thicker than hyaluronic acid-based fillers (like Restylane and Juvederm). In addition, it cannot be "removed" or "dissolved" by injecting an enzyme. That said, Radiesse can be a fantastic treatment for adding volume. In my practice, I commonly use this to increase the prominence of the cheekbones and fill in the...
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Radiesse Side Effects
Radiesse is an excellent filler with a very low risk of side effects if used appropriately and injected carefully. It is made of tiny microspheres of hydroxylapatite, 30%, in a gel carrier, 70%. As the gel is absorbed the body produces collagen that contributes to the volumizing effect, making it quite long lasting.
Its best use is for deep nasolabial folds, corners of the mouth and in the cheeks. Because the material is white, it can appear through the skin as a whitish nodule if...
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Radiesse Side Effects
Radiesse causes instant volume fill in the cheeks. It has several common side effects such as redness, tenderness, itching, and bruising. It can also result in unevenness and infections.
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Radiesse has some clear advantages, but some distinct potential complications
I really like Radiesse for non-surgical chin augmentation. It has a little more "umph" than the hyaluronic acid fillers. If the HA fillers have a consistency of jelly, then Radiesse is like peanut butter. So there are times when it offers clear advantages. I do however discuss the following with my patients:
Discoloration-Because it's opaque and not clear, if it's too close to really thin skin, like the tear troughs, it can cause...
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What to expect from Radiesse side effects
Radiesse is a volumizing filler that works immediately to reduce the signs of aging. It does exactly what a filler should do - Radiesse fills in the lost facial volume, that occurs as we age. It also stimulates the bodies production of collagen, which further improves facial appearance. Radiesse is FDA approved, so it has been proven a safe through rigorous testing. There are side effects to the filler, though. These should resolve on their own, in just a few...
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Radiesse Side Effects
Radiesse is a calcium hydroxyapatite based filler and should not be used in areas of thin skin. It can cause lumpiness and uneven areas and can migrate from the original site of injection. In some people it can cause redness. There is no substance to dissolve it. It lasts about 12 months.
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Radiesse Side Effects
Radiesse should be avoided in the lips. Lumps can form that are difficult to treat. Some people can get granulomas or even infection. Local bruising and swelling can also occur. The contractile nature of the product can accumulate the product thus causing localized collagen formation.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The pros and cons of Radiesse
Radiesse is a synthetic calcium hydroxyapatite filler with a favorable side effect profile. The main side effects are ones seen with any filler. Bruising, Tyndall effect (bluish hue from too superficial / shallow injection), and Pain. It typically lasts longer than Restylane and Juvederm and can be present for about a year. It also comes in larger volume syringes (1.8cc vs. 1.0/0.8cc) so it can be more cost effective if you take into account volume and duration of the product. For this...
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Radiesse question regarding safety
Radiesse has a good safety profile as an injectable filler. It is excellent for correcting loss of facial volume with cheek augmentation. It is a good product for injecting along the mandible to correct pre jowel sulcus. It should not be injected under the eyes nor in the lips due to nodule formation.
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Side Effects of Radiesse
Radiesse is formed of calcium hydroxyapatite micro-spheres suspended in gel. Theoretically, the gel causes the original increase in volume, then disperses, and is replaced by the body's own collagen. It is an excellent product for use in filling the nasolabial folds and marionette lines, where it can last up to 18 months.
Common side effects include redness, swelling and bruising. These usually settle in a few days.
The most difficult side effect is the formation of granulomas-...
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Side effects of Radiesse
Radiesse is an inert chemical that has an excellent record of safety in addition to its prolonged effectiveness (1 year and longer).
However, due to its high concentration and viscosity, it may cause problems, mainly bruising. Also, pain upon injection, therefore, I always give the patient a nerve block before injecting Radiesse.
Even minute amounts injected under the eyes may cause bruising that may last up to 2-3 weeks. I avoid that area.
Like all other fillers, it may...
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Potential complications of Radiesse
I have found Radiesse to be an excellent product for enhancing and augmenting the cheekbones, with very low risk of complications. It can also be injected into the nasolabial folds in certain candidates.
Complications, when they occur, include swelling, bruising, and even lumps around the injected site and are most likely to be apparent in areas of very thin skin. For this reason, I avoid injecting Radiesse into the tear troughs and the lips, where any injected product will...
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Side effects Radiesse
Radiesse injection , like any facial filler, has side effects such as bruising, swelling, bleeding, infection, allergy. Granulomas, nodules, and lumps are perhaps side effects specific to Radiesse. However, location of injection and placement of injection can dramatically impact the appearance of these. In general, it is a well tolerated facial filler.
It should not be injected into three areas: the nose, the lips, and the eye area.
First of all,...
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Complications after Radiesse
Radiesse is a great product that gives very reliable and consistent results, but just like anything else, it has its strengths and weaknesses.
Like any filler, you can get lumps, but it seems like in the lips it tends to cause lumps more than Juvederm or Restylane, so it is usually not used in the lips. The tear troughs under the eyes may not be the greatest place for Radiesse either, because of the thin tissue.
It works great on nasolabial folds, marionette lines, cheeks, even hands. ...
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